Georgia Administrative Code

Applicants for a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer must provide proof of having acquired one of the following: (a) A minimum four year degree or first professional degree conferred by a college or university whose program is accredited by the National …

Except as provided for in Rule 50-10-.04, applicants for a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer must provide proof of having passed one of the following examinations: (a) The examination promulgated by the National Council for Interior Design Qualificatio…

Applicants whose completed applications are received in the Board office prior to July 1, 1996, may meet requirements to receive a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer through one of the following methods by providing proof, satisfactory to the Board, of …

Any person who has been certified or registered as an interior designer in another state or foreign country may be issued a certificate of registration by the Board to use the title "registered interior designer" provided that such person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the B…

(1) As used in this Rule: (a) "Military" means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard. (b) "Military spouse" means the spouse of a service member or transitioning service member. (c) "Registered Interior Designer" means a person who is registered as an Inter…

(1) Beginning with applications for renewal of certificates of registration which expire on March 31, 2009, a registered interior designer must have completed twelve (12) hours of acceptable continuing education during the two-year period immediately preceding each biennial renew…

(1) Responsibility for documenting the fulfillment of the continuing education requirements provided for in this section rests with the registrant, and the registrant must retain for a period of four years the evidence to support fulfillment of the requirements. Such evidence sha…

The Board may relax or suspend the requirements of continuing education for reasons of individual hardship or health of the registrant based on the registrant's written request and accompanying supporting documentation acceptable to the Board.

In order to be considered acceptable continuing education, the continuing education must be programs in the study of interior design or architecture which are approved or provided by any of the following: (a) Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) (b) American Insti…

The Board hereby adopts by reference a fee schedule that sets forth fees established by the Board. The fee schedule is available from the Board office and at the Board's website. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. A fee payment that is dishonored is …

The State Board of Architects and Interior Designers hereby adopts by reference as its permanent rules Chapters 295-3 through 295-13, and any future amendments thereto.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) any person wishing to practice architecture in this State under the title of "Architect" shall, before being presented or known as an Architect and before undertaking in any manner to practice architecture in this State, shall make applicat…

The State Board of Architects and Interior Designers shall issue certificates of qualification to, and duly register, all applicants found to be entitled to practice under the title of "Architect" as provided in the Law of the State and the Rules and Regulations of the Board. Eac…

(1) As used in this Rule: (a) "Military" means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard. (b) "Military spouse" means the spouse of a service member or transitioning service member. (c) "Registered Architect" means a person who is technically and legally qualif…

(1) Any person who holds a current certificate of registration issued by this Board is authorized to employ the title "Architect" and to use the word "Architect" or various constructions thereof, in describing or identifying the architectural services he offers or executes in the…

(1) No firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or limited liability company will be registered to practice architecture. (2) Architectural practice by firms, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies is permissible upon complian…

The statutory authorization for registered individuals, firms, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations offering to the public the practice of architecture or the rendering of architectural services is not an authorization to hold out as a…

(1) The examinations of applicants for certificates to practice architecture under the title "Architect" shall be the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) prepared by and administered through the National Council of Architectural Registration, as accepted by the Board from …

(1) The applicant for examinations shall submit an application on a form approved by the Board. In addition to the information called for on the form, the applicant must also submit the following: (a) An applicant with a professional degree in Architecture applying under Code Sec…

(1) An applicant who is determined by the Board to possess the qualifications set forth in Code Section 43-4-11(b)(1), 43-4-11(b)(2), or 43-4-11(b)(3) shall be required to pass all parts of the NCARB Architect Registration Examination in accordance with the NCARB policies current…

The Board hereby adopts by reference a fee schedule that sets forth fees established by the Board. The fee schedule is available from the Board office and at the Board's website. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. A fee payment that is dishonored is …

(1) Every certificate of registration as a registered architect in Georgia shall expire on June 30th of each odd numbered year. (2) Without a current certificate of registration, it is unlawful to use the title "architect" or "registered architect" or to engage in the practice of…

(1) Renewal applications submitted during the three (3) month period following certificate registration expiration will be considered late renewal applications. (2) A late renewal application must be accompanied by a late renewal fee and a statement from the registrant affirming …

Certificates of registration not renewed in accordance with Rule 50-6-.01 or 50-6-.02 shall not be subject to renewal, provided, however, that the holder thereof may apply for reinstatement. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the Board. The reinstatement application shall incl…

(1) Beginning with applications for renewal of certificates of registration that expire on June 30, 2005, a registered architect must have completed twenty-four (24) professional development units, acceptable to the Board, during the two-year period immediately preceding each bie…

(1) "Professional Development Unit" shall mean one continuous instructional hour spent in either Structured Educational Activities or Individually Planned Activities intended to increase the architect's knowledge and competence in Public Protection Subjects and Related Practice S…

(1) Responsibility for documenting the fulfillment of the professional development requirements provided for in this Chapter rests with the registrant, and the registrant must retain for a period of four (4) years the evidence to support fulfillment of the requirements. Such evid…

(1) The Board may waive the professional development requirements described in this Chapter for a registrant who is registered in another jurisdiction that has professional development requirements upon the registrant's written request and accompanying supporting documentation. (…

(1) An architect holding a valid license to practice in Georgia who has retired from the active practice of architecture, and is no longer practicing as an architect in Georgia, may request inactive license status by filing the required application and paying the appropriate fee …

(1) Applicants for examination who qualify under Code Section 43-4-11(b)(1) must have enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) training requirements set forth in Rule 50-7-.02 in order to meet acceptable practical experience requirements for eligibilit for certification. …

(1) The Intern Development Program (IDP) training requirements shall be in accordance With the IDP Guidelines as established by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) from time to time, all as accepted by the Board from time to time. (2) The Board reser…

(1) The following is a description of acceptable experience which applies to those applicants who qualify under Code Sections 43-4-11(b)(2) and 43-4-11(b)(3). TRAINING PERCENT CREDIT ALLOWED MAXIMUM CREDIT ALLOWED T-1 Diversified experience in architecture as an employee in the o…

Under the authority granted by the O.C.G.A. T. 43, Ch. 4, and O.C.G.A. Section 43-1-19, the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers ("Board") shall have the power to reprimand, cancel, suspend, revoke, or otherwise restrict any license or permit issued by the Boa…

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-19 and 43-4-13 authorize the Board to take disciplinary action against licensees for unprofessional conduct. "Unprofessional conduct" shall include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Failure of an architect to act with reasonable care and competence in th…

The Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers ("Board") is authorized to deny, revoke, suspend, fine, reprimand or otherwise limit the license of an architect for all the grounds set forth in O.C.G.A. § 43-1-19(a), and in O.C.G.A. § 43-4-13, and for the following r…

Any person wishing to use the title of "registered interior designer" shall, before being styled or known as a "registered interior designer", make application to the State Board of Architects and Interior Designers and, upon being found qualified by the Board, secure therefrom a…

The State Board of Architects and Interior Designers shall issue certificates of registration to applicants who have been found by the Board to be qualified as registered interior designers and who have paid fees set forth in the Board's fee schedule.

(1) Every certificate of registration as a registered interior designer in Georgia shall expire on March 31st of each odd numbered year. (2) Without a current certificate of registration it is unlawful to use the title "registered interior designer". Neither the failure of the Bo…

Late renewal applications submitted during the three (3) month penalty period following certificate of registration expiration, which are accompanied by a statement from the registrant affirming that the continuing education requirements set forth in Chapter 50-11 have been met, …

(1) Certificates of registration not renewed in accordance with Rules 50-9-.03 and 50-9-.04 above shall not be subject to renewal, provided, however, that the holder thereof may apply for reinstatement. (2) An application for reinstatement shall be accompanied by: (a) A reinstate…

(1) A registered interior designer holding a valid license to practice in Georgia who has retired from active practice and is no longer practicing as a registered interior designer in Georgia, may request inactive license status by filing the required application and paying the a…

(1) Every holder of a certificate of registration shall secure a SEAL of the design shown below, which shall be imprinted on all documents prepared by the Registered Interior Designer or prepared under his responsible control, or which is a prototypical document for which the Reg…

(1) The Asbestos Licensing Board will be organized and constituted as stated in the Georgia Asbestos Safety Act, O.C.G.A. Section 12-12-1, et seq. (2) The Board shall consist of seven members appointed in accordance with the Act. (3) The Board shall elect a chairperson and a vice…

The Director of the Environmental Protection Division shall act as the administrative agent for the Board and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board or by law.

The Board shall meet at least twice a year to carry out regular business. The chairperson, vice-chairperson or the Director may call additional regular or special meetings as necessary. Notice of meetings shall be given to all members at least ten days prior to the date of the me…

The order of business shall be as follows: (a) The chairperson or vice-chairperson shall call the meeting to order; or if neither person is present, the Board shall choose a temporary chairperson from the attendees to conduct the meeting; (b) Quorum check, four members shall cons…